QA Engineer - AD/ADAS
Company: Mercedes-Benz R&D North America
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description At Mercedes-Benz Research &
Development North America (MBRDNA), we are committed to delivering
world-class automotive technologies that push the boundaries of
what is possible. Our teams of highly skilled engineers and
designers use cutting-edge software and technology, to enhance the
driving experience and reduce environmental impact. The
responsibility of this role is to support Automated Driving and
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (AD/ADAS) testing to test,
evaluate, and drive local market improvements of the AD/ADAS
systems in the USA and Canadian Markets for Mercedes-Benz passenger
vehicles. The focus of this role is to perform first level
classification and root cause analysis of system performance issues
in order to identify and track the software or component issue.
This role will analyze, document, report, and track these faults
for USA and Canada testing activities. This position will be based
in Atlanta, GA. During the first 6 months, it will require regular
(1-2 weeks/month) travel to Long Beach, CA and/or San Jose, CA for
onboarding. Following onboarding, requires ability to travel up to
5% including domestic and international business trips and test
drives. This includes test trips that could require overnight and
weekend travel. Job Responsibilities: Evaluate North American
AD/ADAS System Performance (70%): Analyze and document potential
issues from collected measurement data, identifying faults and
conducting first-level root cause and defect routing analysis.
Fault Tracking and Analysis: Maintain a fault tracking system,
providing updates on defect status, responsible parties, and fix
plans. Support functional owners with further fault analysis and
defect resolution. Follow-Up on Fixes: Ensure tickets are closed in
a timely manner by tracking fixes to software releases, escalating
when necessary. Create and update summary reports on faults and
findings and submit these to responsible departments. Test AD/ADAS
Systems (30%): Conduct in-vehicle testing focused on the
performance of Automated Driving and Advanced Driver Assistance
Systems under US-specific conditions. Actively work on process
development and continuous improvement. Other responsibilities of
this role could include: Support local market adaptations by
reviewing system specifications, certification, and regulatory
requirements. This includes both SAE Level-2 and Level-3 Automated
Driving projects. Evaluate competitive AD/ADAS systems in the US
market, comparing their performance and driver feedback to
Mercedes-Benz systems. Provide feedback and suggest improvements.
Create component and system performance specifications based on
unique USA market road and infrastructure conditions, traffic
conditions, driver behaviors, or customer expectations.
Communication and Reporting: Maintain regular communication with
internal and external departments to stay aligned with shifting
timelines and deliverables. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's of
Science Degree, preferably in Engineering (computer, computer
science, mechatronics, electrical, mechanical, etc), Data Science,
Statistics, or similar. 2 years of ADAS experience. AD/ADAS
Knowledge: Knowledge of Automated Driving and Driver Assistance
Systems. Knowledge of competitor systems and all AD/ADAS sensor
technologies. Automotive Development Knowledge: Understanding of
vehicle development process. The ability to analyze and interpret
diagnostic and fault measurements to trouble shoot issues. Project
Management Skills: Ability to coordinate across multiple
departments in order to deliver on-time results in a dynamic
environment. Organizational and Leadership Skills: Ability to
organize tasks and report task status clearly and efficiently to
our team, stake-holder departments, and management as needed.
Interpersonal and Team skills: Experience in intercultural
environment. Must be able to independently build-up working
relationships with intra-company expert departments in Germany.
This position will be based in Atlanta, GA. During the first 6
months, it will require regular (1-2 weeks/month) travel to Long
Beach, CA and/or San Jose, CA for onboarding. Following onboarding,
requires ability to travel up to 5% including domestic and
international business trips and test drives. This includes test
trips that could require overnight and weekend travel. Data
visualization skills: Ability to organize and create clear and
meaningful visualizations of data to explain trends to
stake-holders. Ability to work with large databases. Experience
working with various visualization tools like Power BI and Tableau
is a plus. Basic programming skills: Ability to create scripts with
a language like Python. Basic web development with tools like
Django and React is a plus. Valid US Driver’s license. Preferred
Qualifications: Ability to test drive vehicles and pass Daimler
driver T2 level certification that evaluates the driver’s control
of the vehicle dynamics at limit-handling conditions. German
language skills, written and spoken could be helpful. Why should
you apply? Here at MBRDNA, you create digital ecosystems around
cars, you design a language between humans and machines, you make a
car even more intelligent - you make the new reality for cars.
MBRDNA was honored as one of the "Best Places to Work" by BuiltIn
in January 2024, a testament to our commitment to creating an
exceptional work environment. At each of our offices, we foster a
culture of collaboration and continuous learning, ensuring every
team member can thrive and innovate. Benefits for Full-Time *
Employees Include: •Medical, dental, and vision insurance for
employees and their families •401(k) with employer match •Up to 15
company-paid holidays •Paid time off (flexible time off for
salaried employees), sick time, and parental leave •Tuition
assistance program •Wellness/Fitness reimbursement programs *
Internships & Contractors excluded from Full-Time Employee benefits
MBRDNA is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports
diversity in the workforce. MBRDNA only accepts resumes from
approved agencies who have a valid Agency Agreement on file. Please
do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, MBRDNA
employees, or send to any MBRDNA location. MBRDNA is not
responsible for any fees or claims related to receipt of
unsolicited resumes. Mercedes-Benz Research and Development North
America, Inc. PRIVACY NOTICE FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
https://mbrdna.com/california -employee-privacy-notice/ We may use
artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring
process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or
assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do
not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately
made by humans. If you would like more information about how your
data is processed, please contact us.
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